Petting a Friendly Gray Whale Calf | Baja Peninsula, Mexico

Some grey whale (Eschrichtius robustus) calves are highly inquisitive and seem to seek out interaction with people. This calf and its mother approached the boat on multiple occasions, with the calf seeking out direct contact. The juvenile seemed to enjoy being petted by people on the boat, and to have its baleen plates stroked. Hairs are clearly visible on the whale, showing clearly that it is a mammal.

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Some grey whale (Eschrichtius robustus) calves are highly inquisitive and seem to seek out interaction with people. This calf and its mother approached the boat on multiple occasions, with the calf seeking out direct contact. The juvenile seemed to enjoy being petted by people on the boat, and to have its baleen plates stroked. Hairs are clearly visible on the whale, showing clearly that it is a mammal.